KITCHEN SUPERVISOR- SEASONAL (CAMP WAPSIE)

CEDAR RAPIDS METRO YMCA/CAMP WAPSIE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor/Sous Chef
FLSA Status: Non Exempt-Seasonal
Reports to: Head Chef & Summer Camp & Retreats Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the head cef you will be responsible to assist in the performance of all kitchen duties and responsibilities. Is responsible for the serving and all dining room procedures. To assist in keeping the kitchen facilities clean and up to proper health and safety codes. Responsible for the supervision of all rotating junior counselors and LIT's and CIT's while they are performing duties in the kitchen.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all kitchen duties as directed by the head cook.
2. Works a daily shift in the kitchen as an assistant cook, supervises the cooking of Sunday evening & Saturday breakfast.
3. Organizes and supervises the table setting, food serving, clearing of tables, and sweeping and mopping procedures for all meals.
4. Maintains accurate daily checks of freezers and refrigerators for proper temperatures and assures proper storage and cleanliness of areas.
5. Assists in the enforcement of safety practices and assures proper storage, cooking, and serving of food at safe temperatures.
6. Supervises all dishwashers, while performing duties in the kitchen, assures that the record of rinse and wash temperatures on the dishwasher are accurately kept.
7. After each meal inspects the kitchen area and assures that all surfaces are cleaned and sanitized and floors swept before kitchen staff leaves.
8. Responsible for the complete cleanliness of the kitchen, including cupboards, all surfaces, appliances, and floors.
9. Create a procedure for cook out clean up and supervise the Rotating Junior Counselors as they do cookouts.
10. Head a planning committee for one world service activity and one special day activity. Participate in all of the courses, activities, classes, training, and planning sessions during pre-camp.
11. Participate in all of the courses, activities, classes, training, and planning sessions during pre-camp.
12. Attend the weekly 1:00 PM staff meeting and share your ideas and distribute materials for any activity you are in charge of during the week.
13. Responsible for the supervision of all rotating junior counselors and LIT’s and CIT’s while they are performing duties in the kitchen.
14. Assist in other areas of camp as needed.
15. Create and maintain a harmonious, positive working relationship with fellow staff, YMCA Camp Wapsie campers and participants.

QUALIFICIATIONS

  • Must possess a general knowledge of kitchen duties and have the ability to supervise staff.

  • Enjoys working and interacting with people of all types and ages, with a special emphasis on children, modeling and utilizing the important core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions and duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, get up and down, walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or use objects, keyboards, controls, and to write and read; hear and talk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands or arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must meet physical demands of this position, which include mobility to travel to offsite locations, touring facilities and properties, and participating in special events sponsored by the Association.

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